April Britski, Executive Director
CARFAC National Office
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 250
Ottawa ON K1S 1W1
Toll-free: (866) 344-6161
Fax: (613) 233-6161
E-mail: carfac@carfac.ca
Web site: www.carfac.ca

Inuit Art Centre, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

To aid art galleries, students and the public, the Ottawa-based Centre maintains an extensive research and information library with an Inuit art library, photo library, and database of Inuit artists' biographies. The Inuit art library doesn't lend books but materials can be reviewed on site, and staff will conduct research on request. The photo library keeps many portraits of artists, as well as a small selection of films, videotapes and taped artist interviews that can be viewed on site. The Centre loans slides for research, lectures, publications and audio-visual productions, and distributes some videos and publications for promotional and educational reasons. It also has an Inuit art referral service for art dealers, collectors, researchers, scholars, writers, auction houses and the public, with an art identification service to pinpoint individual artists with the help of photographs or certain documents. Finally, the Centre provides information about the business side of marketing Inuit art, including the co-operative and dealer network.

In its dealings with artists, the Centre creates and updates artists' biographies, artists' statements, stories and legends, and mailing lists. Staff can brief artists on private and government programs, as well as art galleries and artists' representation, and bring artists up to date on material sources such as stone, bone, tools and paper. Staff also liaise between the artist and governmental departments, Inuit art collectors, researchers, educators, dealers, galleries, museums and the public. For example, staff will advise the public on copyright law and refer people to artists or their agents.

Barry Pottle, Director
The Inuit Art Centre
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière, Room 925
10 Wellington St.
Hull QC K1A 0H4
Phone: 1-800-867-1684 or (819) 997-8311 (Research and Information)
Fax: (819) 994-0106
Web site: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/info/info34_e.html

Inuit Art Foundation

Owned and run by Inuit artists, the non-profit Inuit Art Foundation helps Inuit artists in the south and the north to develop their professional skills and market their art through several training programs, teaching them about safety, quarrying, marketing, and forming artists associations. Donations to the Foundation fuel a grants program, helping artists to extract carving stone from quarries, purchase tools, stone and safety equipment, and to attend carving and printmaking workshops. The Foundation also promotes Inuit art through exhibits, films and publications, including its award-winning Inuit Art Quarterly. The Foundation sells Inuit fine art, crafts, books and more at two stores in Ottawa, in addition to online shopping via its web site.

Henry Kudluk, Northern Projects Officer
Inuit Art Foundation
Country Place
2081 Merivale Rd.
Ottawa ON K2G 1G9
Phone: 1-800-830-3293 ext. 24 or (613) 224-8189
Fax: (613) 224-2907
E-mail: iaf@inuitart.org
Web site: www.inuitart.org

Nunavut Development Corporation (NDC)

This government of Nunavut marketing corporation aims to create employment and drive business growth. To date, it has concentrated on value-added exportable products that mesh well with existing talents and resources in the territory - the arts and crafts, and processed meat and fish sectors. Eight companies currently operate under the NDC: Ivalu Ltd., Jesse Oonark Ltd., Keewatin Meat and Fish Ltd., Pangnirtung Fisheries Ltd., Taluq Designs Ltd., and Uqqurmiut Arts and Crafts. Individual artists looking to promote their products should approach the NDC-run company in their community, or contact NDC directly at its Toronto wholesale showroom. NDC also maintains two retail outlets in Toronto to market Nunavut arts and crafts.

Tom Chapman, General Manager, Sales and Marketing
Nunavut Development Corporation
Wholesale Showroom
Unit 107
120 Traders Blvd.
Mississauga ON L4Z 2H7
Phone: 1-800-509-9153 or (905) 501-8240
Fax: 1-800-509-9154 or (905) 501-8239
E-mail: tchapman@sympatico.ca

GROUPS SUPPORTING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Nunavut Economic Developers Association

The first person artists should turn to for business help is their Economic Development Officer (EDO). EDOs, based out of the local hamlet office, can tell you lots about current government funding programs, licenses, business strategies, and marketing tips. They can also help you fill out application forms. The Nunavut Economic Developers Association web site has a complete list of EDOs, with phone, fax and e-mail addresses.

George Bohlender, Secretary-Treasurer
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
P.O. Box 2185
Cambridge Bay NU X0B 0C0
Phone: (867) 983-2458 ext. 234
Fax: (867) 983-2075
E-mail: info@nunavuteda.com
Web site: www.nunavuteda.com

Kakivak Association

Kakivak Association helps train Inuit in the Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin) Region to own, manage and expand their businesses, and provides technical and financial assistance. Grants range up to $10,000 per person for a lifetime grant. Also, strictly for the carving sector, there is a $1,000 per person lifetime grant. Loans extend up to $35,000.

Terry Ma, Business Officer
Kakivak
P.O. Box 1419
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: 1-800-561-0911 or (867) 979-0911
Fax: (867) 979-3707
E-mail: bizcoach@nunanet.com
Web page: www.qikiqtani.nu.ca/affiliat.htm

Kivalliq Partners in Development (KPD)

Unlike Nunavut's two other Inuit birthright small business development organizations, Kivalliq Partners in Development delivers territorial and federal program funds in addition to funding geared strictly to Inuit of the Kivalliq region. As of summer 2001, funding programs delivered by Kivalliq Partners in Development were in the midst of being revamped.

Greg Morash, CEO
Kivalliq Partners in Development
P.O. Box 709
Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-2124
Fax: (867) 645-2170
E-mail: gregmor@arctic.ca
Web site: www.arctic.ca/kpd

Kitikmeot Economic Development Commission

Inuit in the Kitikmeot region can take advantange of the Kitikmeot Business Assistance Program, with contributions of up to $5,000 (usually you don't have to pay the money back), and loans up to $25,000. This pays for things such as feasibility studies, pilot projects, business creation or expansion activities, marketing initiatives and business skills development. Applications to quarry and sell carving stone are taken only from organizations such as carvers' societies or arts and crafts associations, not from individuals. Carvers applying for money to buy generators will only be considered for a loan. Applicants must be established carvers, whose main livelihood is earned from carving. Contributions under the Nunavut Sivummut Program, which KEDC carries out for NTI in the Kitikmeot range, go up to $3,000. Again, contributions don't usually have to be repaid. Funding for young business-minded Inuit in the Kitikmeot is available through the National Aboriginal Credit Corporation Association. Loans and contributions range up to $3,000.

Application forms for the Kitikmeot Business Assistance Program and Nunvaut Sivummut Program can be downloaded from KEDC's web site

George Bohlender, Business Development Officer
Kitikmeot Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 18
Cambridge Bay NU X0E 0C0
Phone: (867) 983-2458 ext. 234
Fax: (867) 983-2075
E-mail: gwbcedo@polarnet.ca
Web site: www.polarnet.ca/kedc

Baffin Business Development Centre

Inuit and non-Inuit businesses in the Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin) Region can apply for development and expansion capital of up to $75,000 through the Community Futures Program. Learn more about the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program, a program that allows training for small business start-ups while you collect employment insurance benefits. The Centre also acts as a regional agent for the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation.

Bob Long, Manager, or Denis Simard, Business Analyst
Baffin Business Development Centre
P.O. Box 1480
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Phone: (867) 979-1303
Fax: (867) 979-1508
E-mail: bbdc@nunanet.com

Kivalliq Business Development Centre

Inuit and non-Inuit businesses in the Kivalliq Region can apply for development and expansion capital of up to $75,000 through the Community Futures Program. As with the Baffin Business Development Centre, you can gather information about the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program here.

Nicole Sikma, Manager
Kivalliq Business Development Centre
P.O. Box 328
Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-2126
Fax: (867) 645-2567
E-mail: nsikma@gov.nu.ca
Web page: www.arctic.ca/kpd/about.htm

Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre

With headquarters in Iqaluit and satellite offices in Kugluktuk and Rankin Inlet, the Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre is a well-stocked information clearinghouse - a great place to turn to with any business question. The Centre will help you with market research, product sourcing, exploring and trade, business start-ups and more. Check out their web site for online workshops, the most complete online information about government funding and business development programs for Nunavummiut, and a recent community-by-community directory to Nunavut businesses. It's best to phone the central toll-free number with questions, or send them via their web site.

David Sudlovenick, Manager
Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre (CNBSC)
Parnaivik Building (in the Kakivik Association office)
P.O. Box 1000
Station 1198
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-499-5199 or (867) 975-7860
Toll-Free Fax: 1-877-499-5299 or (867) 975-7885
Rankin Inlet Office: (867) 645-5067
E-mail: cnbsc@gov.nu.ca
Web site: www.cbsc.org/nunavut

CNBSC
Enokhok Centre (in the Kitikmeot Economic Development Centre office)
P.O. Box 316
Kugluktuk NU X0E 0E0

CNBSC
Siniktarvik Building
(in the Kivalliq Partners in Development office)
Bag 002
Rankin Inlet NU X0C 0G0

Atuqtuarvik

This Inuit loans and investment corporation is an arm's-length entity that was set up by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. in 2000 with profits from Nunavut Trust, which invests the $1.1 billion earned under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement on behalf of Inuit. Atuqtuarvik provides loans from $100,000 to $3 million to commercially viable Inuit-owned business projects. It doesn't fund projects 100 per cent, but the partial funding allows Inuit-owned businesses to approach other funding sources in a better financial position. Atuqtuarvik kicked off last year with $20 million in capital, and the pot is expected to grow to $50 million within five years.

Ken Toner, CEO
Atuqtuarvik
P.O. Box 900
Rankin Inlet NU X0G 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-2784
Fax: (867) 645-2786
E-mail: ktoner@arctic.ca

Nunavut Business Credit Corporation

This government of Nunavut agency provides small and medium-sized businesses with venture development financing up to $1 million. This can be in the form of loans, loan guarantees, bid security or equity placements. Projects must be sound, profit-making ventures that can't get enough support from usual financial sources. Artists can contact the NBCC directly or, if they live in Baffin, can approach the Baffin Business Development Centre. It acts as a regional agency for the NBCC.

Michael Sanagan, CEO-Manager,
Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
General Delivery
Cape Dorset NU X0A 0C0
Phone: (867) 897-3649
Fax: (867) 897-3562
E-mail: msanagan2@gov.nu.ca

Aboriginal Business Canada

Loans, grants, and other types of small business support can be found at Aboriginal Business Canada, a federal government agency that aids Canada's more than 20,000 aboriginal-owned businesses. Increasingly, Aboriginal Business Canada is working to expand markets at home and abroad markets. It also promotes the use of technology in business, and encourages more young people to go into business for themselves.

Christine Moirier, Project Development Officer
Aboriginal Business Canada
Industry Canada
7th Floor, 5 Place Ville Marie
Montreal QC H3B 2G2
Phone: (514) 283-2418
Fax: (514) 283-4581
E-mail: moirier.christine@abc.gc.ca
Web site: www.abc.gc.ca

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Businesses that are at least 51 per cent aboriginal-owned and exporting products (or preparing to export products) can be listed in the federal government's Directory of Aboriginal Exporters. When departments use the directory, that helps to increase the number of aboriginal businesses being involved in federal government international business development activities. International Trade's web site also has hundreds of online market reports, including reports on the aboriginal arts and crafts market in the United States, Germany, Belgium, and elsewhere.

Rosi Niedermayer,
Aboriginal export services for small and medium-sized enterprises
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Export Services for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises
125 Sussex Dr.
Ottawa ON K1A 0G2
Phone: (613) 944-0634
Fax: (613) 996-9265
E-mail: rosi.niedermayer@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Web site: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

Nunavut Tourism

Nunavut Tourism is a not-for-profit membership association, which encourages tourism development by providing specialized knowledge and expertise in five key areas: marketing, research, product development, training and visitor services. Nunavut’s unique Arts & Crafts are an attractive feature of the territory’s tourism industry. Some of the key benefits of having your arts and crafts shop as a member of Nunavut Tourism are the following:
· Members receive a free listing in the high-quality Nunavut Travel Planner, which is distributed world wide
· A listing of your business contact information and a brief description on our Nunavut Tourism website.
· Access to our marketing assistance program

To receive a Nunavut Tourism Membership application form or more information please contact:

Alison Dubeau
Member Services Coordinator
P.O. Box 1450, Iqaluit, NU, X0A 0H0
Toll Free: 1-866-687-8233
Phone: (867) 979-6551
Fax: (867) 979-1261
E-mail: alison@nunavuttrourism.com
Web site: www.nunavuttourism.com

Qaujisaqtiit Society